can estate be settled before one property is sold? all other assets have been sold.5 heirs no will,atty. involved,feet dragging...,

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can estate be settled before one property is sold? all other assets have been sold.5 heirs no will,atty. involved,feet dragging...,

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The trustee can distribute (deed) the property to the beneficiaries instead of selling it. Also, preliminary distributions can be made from the proceeds of the other property.